on top

phrase

1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British : winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.

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Whatnot also expects shoppers to continue the trend of investing in multistep skincare and luminous complexions while experimenting with layered makeup on top of the prepped skin. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Apply the Triple Acid Solution Peel for just one minute (or up to two if your skin can tolerate it), then layer the Neutralizing Clay Mask directly on top for 10 minutes. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 Alkaline water appeared as a purple blob on top-down and side views of the harbor. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Now, on top of resistance from the chicken meat industry, there’s Kennedy’s anti-vaccine influence. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on top

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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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